Treatment of ovarian cancer in Germany

Ovarian cancer is a dangerous malignant cancer with high mortality. Only one third of patients has the tumor identified at stages 1 or 2. Others are diagnosed only at stages 3 or 4. Among gynecologic oncologic disorders, only cervical cancer is more common than this pathology. But the mortality rate takes the first place, because the process is diagnosed at the advanced stages, grows fast and has early metastases.

Laboratory examinations are used to determine ovarian cancer markers. They are little informative for early diagnostics of the disease, but they help to assess the prognosis and effectiveness of the therapy. CA-125 marker has the highest diagnostic value.

Best clinics for the ovarian cancer diagnostics in Germany:

Ovarian cancer – Treatment

Surgery is the basic treatment technique in the case of ovarian cancer. The volume of intervention is determined by the stage of the pathological process, though its prevalence can be fully estimated only during surgery. Laparotomy gives a chance to thoroughly examine an abdominal cavity.

Usually, doctors remove uterine with appendages, lymph nodes and also a small omentum to prevent the development of ascites in the future. If necessary, the volume of the operation is expanded.

The following organs can be removed:

A fragment of sigmoid colon

Large omentum

Small intestine loops

Appendix

At the beginning stage of the illness and if tumor is highly differentiated, it is possible to perform laparoscopy with removal of one ovary and a fallopian tube. This operation is used if a woman wants to preserve the reproductive function. A biopsy of the second ovary is necessarily performed.

If oncologic process is extensive, then hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy is indicated. During this procedure doctors wash the abdominal cavity with warm chemical solution. It helps to destroy the micrometastases of ovarian cancer in case of peritoneal dissemination.

Additional treatment can be performed such as:

Radiation therapy

Chemotherapy

New treatment methods are being constantly implemented that increase life expectancy of the patients with ovarian cancer:

Ovarian cancer – Rehabilitation

Most patients require rehabilitation after the treatment of complex oncological diseases. It includes the following aspects:

Prevention of complications that may occur as a result of treatment. It can be pneumonia, lymphostasis, thromboembolic or infectious complications.

Restoration of general health. The elimination of the consequences after surgeries and chemotherapy is carried out. The functions of internal organs are restored with the help of various medical and rehabilitation measures.

Restoration of occupation. A person must not just stay alive. He must have physical and intellectual capabilities, which are sufficient for employment.

Psychological support. First of all, it is required for patients, whose occupational performance was harmed because of the disease. Patients with deterioration of appearance also will benefit from psychological help.

Restoration of appearance. If necessary, you can use surgical and other methods in Germany to restore appearance defects caused by cancer. For example, to carry out the reconstruction of the breast.

Social and domestic rehabilitation. A person with reduced workability is trained to act in the society and perform everyday tasks in new conditions.

In German clinics, rehabilitation is carried out in a comprehensive manner. The patients are provided with qualitative care here. Doctors' monitoring and conservative treatment allow to avoid complications, which usually happen after treatment of oncological diseases. Psychotherapy, physiotherapy and physical therapy are actively used in Germany.

Specialists in different medical spheres take part in the rehabilitation process. These are massage therapists, speech therapists, specialists in physiotherapy exercises, physiotherapists. Social and occupational therapy is carried out, as well. If necessary, people are taught how to eat properly, take care of the postoperative scar, etc.

In Germany, rehabilitation is carried out with the maximum level of comfort for the patient. A person feels the results quite quickly and it improves his motivation and promotes further recovery.

Best clinics for oncological rehabilitation in Germany:

Here you can find the cost of treatment for this disease at the German University Hospitals. Leave a request and we will provide a free consultation with a doctor and will start organizing the whole treatment process.

The program includes the following:

Issuing of an invitation for getting a visa for treatment as quick as possible

Fixing an appointment at a time convenient for you

Preliminary organization of a comprehensive examination and discussion of the forthcoming treatment plan

Arranging transfer from the airport to the hospital and back to the airport

Provision of interpreting services and services of a personal medical coordinator

If necessary, assistance in the organization of further surgical treatment

Provision of a medical insurance against treatment complications covering up to 200,000 euro

Preparation and translation of medical records and recommendations from the hospital

Assistance in the subsequent communication with your attending physician, including consultations on repeated X-ray images through the
unique medical document management system E-doc

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